Potter & Co. wants you to warm up for winter with their Bella’s Birthday Sale, offering 20% off all gloves and mittens, honoring their four-legged furry mascot. Pop in on Saturday for “pupcakes” to toast the birthday girl. (Dog owners will get 20% off hats as well, which for anyone who knows, will come is super-handy for those early morning, eye-opening walks…) Potter & Co.,172 Thames Street, Newport, 847-0392.

Laura Jean Denim is offering a Buy 1, Get Second Pair 25% off today through Sunday with looks for men and women. Bring a friend and share the discount or stock up for yourself (or buy on for you and a holiday gift for a loved one…). Laura Jean Denim, 198 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, 849-5326.

For the musician, or budding musician, Mama’s Boy Music in Middletown is offering 25% off select guitars and amplifiers…think of all the open mic nights you can hit after a few lessons! Mama’s Boy Music, 510 E. Main Rd # 6-7, Middletown, 847-1788.

A ton of Newporters mark Anchor Bend Glassworks Holiday Sale on the calendar long before the flip the page to November because their exceptional hand-blown glass ornaments, sculpture, tableware, jewelry and more make perfect gifts for just about everyone one your list—espeically that ‘Good Lord, what the heck am I going to get ______ list?!’ Fill in boss, neighbor, random Secret Santa from work you would never even know their name if you didn’t pick it out of a manila envelope… Sale starts next Wednesday, Nov. 24 and lasts through Christmas Eve with bargains up to 75% off. Take special note of their iconic Christmas Tree and wave detailed ornaments.Anchor Bend Glassworks, 6 Franklin Street, Newport, 849-0698.

Seems that Hurricane Earl is throwing a wrench in a lot of Labor Day Weekend plans, so while we’re waiting for the rain and winds to clear out, shopping is a safe haven. Already, racing in the 31st Annual Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored byPaneraiand presented by Land Rover, has been pushed back until Sunday, and the opening of the Irish Festival on Saturday, September 4th, has been pushed back to 2 p.m. Be sure to check with organizers (call ahead or cheak the web) if you plan on attending any scheduled events. In the meantime, happy shopping…

Gossip, with locations in Newport and Wickford, is celebrating three years in business with their biggest sale ever. Here are the details for Newport: 20% off Saturday, 30% of Sunday and 40% off Monday. Sale is offered STORE-WIDE (except for jewelry). In Wickford, the shop is offering $100 any purchase of $500 or more, $100 off all cashmere (dresses and sweaters) $20 sale racks and a free gift with any purchase. Gossip Newport: 391 Thames Street, Newport (401) 849-3571 / Wickford: 16 Main Street, Wickford Village (401) 294-7333

Organic goods are known to cost a little extra (and worth every penny), but Green Envy Eco Boutique in Newport’s Brick Market Place makes it affordable by taking 40% off all spring and summer clothing, shoes and even bathing suits. Discount is in-store only, but online shoppers can enjoy 10% off on www.greenenvyshop.com by entering “SUMMER” as a discount code (Sept. 3-5). Green Envy: 223 Goddard Row at Brick Market Place, Newport (401) 619-1993

The Linen Shop is calling it a throwdown: 20% off all throws throughout September (in stock only). The Linen Shop: 196 Bellevue Avenue, Newport (401) 846-0225

Patagonia on Thames, expanding this summer to a larger home on Lower Thames, is celebrating Labor Day with select summer and winter gear marked 40%, 50% and 75% off now through Monday. Patagonia on Thames, 450 Thames Street, Newport (401) 845-2196